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Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground

Plumas National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (28)
Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground
🟢 3 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19
3 of the last 97 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 13 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground in California has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #13, #2, #3, #8
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #11, #15, #16, #4, #5, #9
Mon Oct 19 – Wed Oct 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #14
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 3–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~410 mi from LAStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆27 ratings
5★13
4★10
3★3
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground?

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 3–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground a good campground?

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 28 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground?

Campers report no usable signal at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 23 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground located?

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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